If Arsenal continue to maintain this upward trend, then defending champions Man City will struggle to catch up with them.
At the beginning of the campaign, Liverpool were expected to fight for the Premier League title with Manchester City. However, things have not gone according to plan for the Reds.
The Red Devils were impressive during the 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, which many described as United’s most complete performance under ten Hag.
Mbappe is just 23 years old, while Haaland is only 22, yet what they have achieved so far in their short career is simply phenomenal.
Let us take a look at the two leading contenders and their chances of winning the award for the first time in their careers:
Aleksandar Trajkovski scored a stunning goal in the second minute of stoppage time to upset reigning European champions Italy.
Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 in penalties after the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final ended 0-0 in regulation time.
Even now, Chelsea are only two points off the top of the Premier League and neither City nor Liverpool will go through December without dropping points.
Lionel Messi won a record seventh Ballon d'Or trophy on November 29 (Monday). Yet many felt Robert Lewandowski deserved it more.
Manchester United finally sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager, but the long-term signs of malaise and decline continue to shine forth.